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The purpose of the grant is to provide support for classroom teachers who have innovative, meritorious ideas, but lack the budget to bring them to life.

Paris plans to launch the world's largest electric car access scheme in September of next year. The city is hoping to emulate the popularity of its easy rental system for bicycles, known as Velib.

This time around, Autolib, which stands for auto liberte, will allow Parisians to rent an electric vehicle whenever they need to, with the goal of cutting down on car ownership, traffic and pollution.

INAKADATE, Japan — Nearly two decades ago, Koichi Hanada, a clerk in the village hall, received an unusual request from his superior: find a way to bring tourists to this small community in rural northern Japan, which has rice paddies and apple orchards, but not much else.

NEA's Green Across America grants of up to $1,000 are available to help you implement your innovative education program, activity, lesson, or event to excite students about going green, caring for the earth, and creating a sustainable future.

DonorsChoose.org allows public school educators to submit a project with funding needs and lets donors choose how much to give to that project.